Man Utd and Liverpool target Nathaniel Clyne set for MAKE OR BREAK contract talks

The right-back will enter the final year of his current contract this summer but has been stalling on signing a new deal.

The 23-year-old's rise at St Mary's over the last two seasons has attracted the attention of Manchester United and Liverpool who could bid for the player when the transfer window reopens.

And the Telegraph claim Saints boss Koeman will try to finalise a new deal for Clyne after tonight's game with Crystal Palace.

Koeman said: "The contact is between Les Reed [Southampton's executive director] and the agent and Clyne, but I think after Wednesday it's a good time to talk about that - of course, we like to know what his decision is about the future.

"I hope [he will stay], but I can understand if there is any interest from other clubs. We don't have really a serious bid.

TALKS: Ronald Koeman wants Nathaniel Clyne's future resolved in the next few days [GETTY]

“I think after Wednesday it's a good time to talk about that - of course, we like to know what his decision is about the future”

Ronald Koeman

"It's not I think the most difficult position. Normally the left-back position is more difficult to find good players.

"But, even the right full-back position, there are not a lot who have played on the level as Clyne has been doing this season."

Manchester United are thought to have been closely monitoring Clyne this season as Louis van Gaal looks to bolster his defensive ranks in the summer.

The Red Devils splashed out £27m on Clyne's former teammate Luke Shaw last summer and could once again raid St Mary's.

Liverpool meanwhile are searching for a long-term replacement for Glen Johnson with Javier Manquillo only on loan at Anfield and injury concerns hanging over Jon Flanagan.

Clyne has made 31 appearances in all competitions for Southampton this season and won his first two England caps last November.